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It's
Time to Stop: Software and Internet Piracy
IS
YOUR COMPANY LEGAL? Most companies are not. It's estimated
that 95% of all businesses have some illegal software on their
computers. Worldwide piracy is an 11 billion dollar a year
problem.
IS
YOUR COMPANY AT RISK? Most companies are. The software
industry has become very aggressive in its efforts to curb
piracy. Every month piracy hotlines and websites collect 10,000
tips of illegal software use. Every lead is followed.
ARE
THE CONSEQUENCES COSTLY? Very. Last year over 100 million
dollars in fines were assessed in the US alone. Settlements
of over $500,000 are common. Civil and criminal charges resulting
in jail time can accompany fines. There is also the cost of
business disruption, the effects of negative publicity, and
the cost of becoming compliant.
The
It's Time to STOP: Software & Internet Piracy training
video clearly covers what the law does and does not allow
in the area of software and internet copyrighted material.
The accompanying management packet explains how to get legal
and stay legal. It includes:
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compliance pamphlets
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sample policy forms
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a software audit disk
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a complete directory of resources
Key
Learning Points:
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When is it legal to copy off the Internet?
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When is it legal to duplicate software?
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Personal liability of unlawful copying
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